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Unfiltered, unedited stories

We’re committed to transparency and use our survey technology to collect and share real-time updates and stories in this live newsfeed.

Browse the real, unedited profiles of the recipients we serve, learn about their aspirations, and follow them to stay updated as their lives move forward.

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GDLive Newsfeed

We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.

over 8 years ago

Eunice received a $494 second payment.

"I atleast now i have comfortable chairs to sit and my family have access to daily food."

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over 8 years ago

Emaculate received a $494 second payment.

"The difference GD has made in my life is helping me to get a home with my own gate."

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over 8 years ago

Monica received a $494 second payment.

"My children are now able to go to school without any problem"

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over 8 years ago

Joswa received a $494 second payment.

"i do not beg or ask for money and alms from people anymore."

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over 8 years ago

Jane received a $494 second payment.

"GD has made the family see their father once more who was saved at the point of death"

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over 8 years ago

Frederick received a $494 second payment.

"The biggest difference is that i now have foo and i have also bought materials for building my house"

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over 8 years ago

Florence received a $494 second payment.

"i have built a better house, bought a cow and also ploughed a land i could not plough before."

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over 8 years ago

Merceline received a $494 second payment.

"In other organizations every body is registered every time but we don't see any progress or any feedback but with GD the money reached me directly "

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over 8 years ago

Margaret received a $494 second payment.

"gd has really helped"

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over 8 years ago

Lilian received a $494 second payment.

"Give directly is giving money through mpesa unlike other NGOs that may promise to pay fee for our children but later fail to do that"

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